TORONTO, March 24, 2003 --Marie-Claire Blais, an award-winning Canadian author and playwright, is the keynote speaker at a conference examining the Americanization of Quebec society and its culture being held at York University's Glendon College, March 27-29. The conference, Le Québec et l'américanité - histoire, langages, cinéma, will examine the geo-political and socio-economic realities that […]
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War in Iraq: York U. scholars of international affairs and diplomacy comment
TORONTO, March 21, 2003 -- Scholars and researchers of international affairs, diplomacy, history, religion, culture and politics can offer comment and perspective on war in Iraq and the geopolitical and humanitarian repercussions. International affairs, diplomacy and the Middle East Thabit Abdullah, professor of history specializing in Islam, modern and early modern Iraq, and the Ottoman […]
York U. lectures offer unique public access to the world of ideas driving advances in computer science and engineering
TORONTO, March 19, 2003 -- York University launches a public lecture series this Sunday, Mar. 23 that offers a rare public glimpse into the philosophical ideas driving advancement in modern computer science and engineering, demystifying the technology and restoring the human dimension of computing for the lay person. The topics profile advanced research at York […]
France's stance on war with Iraq focus of talk at York U. by anti-globalization crusader Bernard Cassen
TORONTO, March 18, 2003 -- Should France's refusal to endorse military action against Iraq be construed as a rejection of US foreign policy or European antagonism toward an emerging new world order headed by the United States? Dr. Bernard Cassen, considered one of Europe's most prominent anti-globalization voices, will examine escalating US-European tensions in the […]
Conference to Analyze Supreme Court of Canada's Constitutional Decisions in 2002
TORONTO, March 17, 2003 -- Osgoode Hall Law School's annual Constitutional Cases Conference - the leading national forum for analysis of the Supreme Court of Canada's constitutional decisions - will take place on Friday, April 4, 2003 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Osgoode Professional Development Centre, 1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2602. […]
Jeanette Lambermont Stages Trojan Women at York U. Theatre @ York’s timely exploration of the terror and displacement of war
TORONTO, March 17, 2003 -- Theatre @ York’s season culminates with a production of Canadian playwright Gwendolyn MacEwen’s masterly adaptation of the classic Greek drama The Trojan Women by Euripides. Award-winning director and York theatre alumna Jeanette Lambermont directs the show, opening March 25 at York University. Trojan Women is an exploration of the ravages […]
"Passion Fruit" The York Dance Ensemble headlines Dance Innovations
TORONTO, March 17, 2003 -- The Department of Dance winds up its season this week with Dance Innovations, a celebratory showcase of York University’s emerging dance talent. Headlining the festival is the York Dance Ensemble (YDE), the dance department’s impassioned young repertory company featuring twelve exceptional performers on the cusp of their professional careers. Over […]
